[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] “Toyosaka” regularly wins gold medals at Japanese Sake Competitions. We will introduce you in detail from the relationship with the Tsugaru folk song "Hohai Bushi" to the direct sales store!

Aomori Prefecture has many delicious alcoholic beverages, but have you ever heard of , ``Toyo Sake'' Toyosaka is a sake that has won numerous gold awards at the Japanese Sake Competition.

In 2022, ``Toyosaka Junmai Daiginjo Rainbow'' won the Excellence Award in the Junmai Sake category of the Seishu Kankokai. At Miura Sake Brewery, which is both a brewery and a direct sales store, you can sample the delicious Toyosakazake for a fee.

In this article, we will explain in detail about the famous sake "Toyosaka" and the Miura Sake Brewery Direct Sales Office where you can sample Toyosaka.

What is Toyosaka?

This sake is produced by Miura Sake Brewery in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. is pronounced ``hohai''

comes from ``Toyosakamai,'' a type of rice suitable for sake brewing Currently, there is no other sake brewery that uses Toyosakamai as an ingredient.

Origin of Toyosaka

The origin of ``Toyosaka'' literally means ``rich cup'' (sakazuki), and it also comes from the Tsugaru folk song ``Hohai-bushi.''

Hohai-bushi is said to be a song sung Tamenobu, It is said that the name ``Toyosaka'', which has the same sound, was named after the humor and victory of Hohai-bushi.

Hohai Bushi　

Baba's hips, ho hai ho hai ho hai, the crooked nae, the ears of rice are ripening.

Rice flowers ho hai ho hai ho hai

It's white, white flowers are ripening

Apple blossoms, ho hai ho hai ho hai, it's white, the white flowers are beautiful

Tsugaru Fujia Ho hai ho hai ho hai Tahakainai Yoshida Homani

Mt. Atago, ho hai ho hai ho hai, it's expensive, Gadamachi is long

Characteristics of Toyosaka

Toyo Sake is a sake that is carefully made using underground water from Mt. Iwaki and Mt. Akakura and high-quality sake rice cultivated under contract.

In addition to Toyosakamai, other high-quality sake rices such as ``Hanamoi'' and ``Hanafubuki,'' which are representative of Aomori and are suitable for sake brewing, as well as ``Yamada Nishiki'' and ``Kamenoo,'' are used as raw materials. All sake rice is polished in-house at the brewery.

Toyosaka's taste is characterized by its fruity aroma and moist flavor.

It has a refreshing aroma and taste, as if it contains apple juice, making it an alcoholic drink that you can't help but drink too much. Not only is it popular within Aomori Prefecture, but it has many fans all over Japan.

About Miura Sake Brewery

Miura Sake Brewery was founded in 1930. Currently, the 5th generation Miura brothers (Mr. Tsuyoshi and Mr. Fumihito) are at the forefront of sake brewing as master brewers, and the entire family works together to create delicious sake.

Direct sales office renewed in 2019

Miura Sake Brewery was renewed in 2019. The site area is much larger than before, making it easier to shop at the direct sales store.

At the direct sales shop, various types of Toyosaka are sold, as well as original Toyosaka goods such as squares and glasses.

You can sample it at the direct sales store!

Along with the renewal of the store, the new store now offers paid tastings of Toyosaka. At the tasting corner, you can try and compare up to 8 types of Toyosaka.

You buy a card, load it with money, and have it poured from a dedicated server.

Select your desired amount and press the button to automatically pour it into the set glass. You can choose the amount to pour from 30ml, 60ml, and 90ml.

If you purchase a small bottle for 100 yen, you can take home a sample of the sake. In that case, pour the desired amount directly into the vial from the dedicated server. Ideal if you have been driving or want to try a small amount at home or at your accommodation.

At the tasting corner, you can sample expensive alcoholic beverages such as Koginshu, as well as ``Houhai Brewery Limited Houhai,'' which is only sold at the brewery. Isn't that a luxury?

If you want to sample, take a bus or taxi.

Miura Sake Brewery is located on the outskirts of Hirosaki City, a little far from the center. If you would like to sample at a direct sales store, we recommend taking a bus or taxi from Hirosaki Station.

By bus

If you use the bus, it will take about 30 minutes including walking.

First, take the Konan bus that passes through "Hamanomachi 2-chome" from Hirosaki Ekimae bus stop number 7.

The bus ride takes about 15 minutes. You will see the "Hamanomachi 2-chome" bus stop. Get off the train and walk straight towards Mt. Iwaki for about 15 minutes to arrive.

When using a taxi

If you use a taxi, you will arrive in about 15 minutes.

As you exit Hirosaki Station's central exit, you will immediately see the central exit taxi stand on the right.

summary

``Toyo Sake'', a famous sake from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is carefully brewed using carefully selected rice and underground water from the rich nature.

There are a variety of Toyosakazuki products, including seasonal products and products available only at direct sales stores. You can sample sake for a fee at the direct sales store, and the selection of alcoholic beverages you can sample will change depending on the time of year, so you'll be able to enjoy it no matter how many times you visit.

In addition to shopping for yourself, if you can't decide which one to buy as a souvenir, why not visit a direct sales store and compare the drinks? It is recommended because the delicious sake will make you feel tipsy.

Miura Sake Brewery <INFORMATION>

• Name: Miura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
• Address: 5-1-1 Ishiwata, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0172-32-1577
• Official URL: Miura Sake Brewery official homepage
• Direct sales office business hours: 8:30-17:00
• Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

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